free will and Jin and soul

Started by sharon, February 12, 2017, 06:06:42 AM

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sharon

Assalam alikum I was just wondering
1. Will we have free will in heaven
2. Do jinns have a soul exactly the same as our I think we call our soul the (nafs) so do the jinns have this and did gid blow his spirit it to them as well like us

sharon

3. And do plants and non living things have souls

Duster

Shalom / peace Sharon

1 - Probably
2 - Probably have something similar to a soul
3 - Maybe not

sharon

Thanks jazzakkallah also I forgot to ask
4. Will the earth be resurrected like us on judgement day
5. Do angels have free will

sharon

6. Also is the quran for the jinns or just for humans or do the jinns have a book for them

Hamzeh

Asalamu Alykum Sharon

Please read this excerpt from brother Joseph's article below(bold font added by me). I also suggest you read the whole article Insha'Allah it will be beneficial[1].

QuoteOTHER TRAITS OF THE JINN

The Jinn have free will, volition and therefore subject to appropriate answerability. (7:179, 55:39, 6:128).

They have the ability to discern truth (72:2) from falsehood (72:4) and understand that they will be judged (72:14-15).

Interaction between the two creations (man and jinn) is recognised by the Quran. Despite providing useful benefits as in the case of Prophet Solomon (34:13, 27:39-40), a negative connotation to the interaction seems to attract more prominent emphasis (6:128).

Each creation (humankind and jinn) has been sent its own guidance (rusulun minkum - 6:130). Therefore, there is no warrant for the understanding that human messengers were also sent for the Jinn's guidance. Although the Quran acknowledges an incident (72:1, 46:29) where the Jinn listened to (istama'a) a recitation of the Quran, this incident consisting of a mere group (nafarun 72:1) seems to be narrated as an exception rather than a rule. Certainly the Prophet had no expectation that any such creation would be privy to his recitation until he was informed after the event (uhiya ilayya - It has been revealed to me, 72:1).

The ability of the Jinn to continue their progeny (dhurriyati - 18:50) has also been acknowledged by the Quran. This need not be restrictively understood in a human procreative sense. Different creations (42:29) throughout the Universe can implicitly have their own manner of reproduction.

The Jinn live and die (46:18).

They are a separate creation from mankind (15:26-27) and the angels (34:40-41).

There exists good and evil amongst them and they abide in divergent sects / ways (72:11).

They have no knowledge of the future (72:10).

[1]THE JINN
http://quransmessage.com/articles/jinn%20FM3.htm